Thailand's $30 Billion Corridor Rivals Malacca Strait
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Jun 19, 2026, 24:57 IST | Updated: Jun 19, 2026, 24:57 IST
Thailand has revived its ambitious $30.45 billion “land bridge” project aimed at creating an alternative trade route to the Malacca Strait, one of the world’s busiest and most strategically important shipping corridors. The project is designed to connect the Gulf of Thailand with the Andaman Sea, potentially reducing shipping time and easing congestion in global maritime trade routes. Supporters say it could transform regional logistics and strengthen Thailand’s position as a key Southeast Asian trade hub, while critics question its feasibility, environmental impact, and geopolitical implications.
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